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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.29, 9,243.94 and 2,462.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.29, 9,243.94 and 2,462.49 is: 3,693.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.29 : 9,243.94 = 2,462.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.29/9,243.94 = 2,462.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.29x = 9,243.94 × 2,462.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.29x = 22,763,109.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,763,109.81/6,162.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.94

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